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Stuff seeks court injunction to stop Neighbourly data leak

Neighbourly, the Stuff-owned platform hit by a major cyber breach, has gone to court to stop the spread of stolen...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 06 Jan 2026 | 2 min read
new zealand's 2026 economy

What to expect in New Zealand’s 2026 economy

After a year of relentless pressure on household budgets and business bottom lines, there are signs the tide may be...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 06 Jan 2026 | 3 min read
byd tops tesla in global ev sales

BYD tops Tesla in global EV sales

Tesla has lost its position as the world's leading electric vehicle seller after posting a second consecutive annual drop in...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 05 Jan 2026 | 2 min read
saks global names new ceo amid bankruptcy fears

Saks Global names new CEO amid bankruptcy fears

Luxury retailer Saks Global has appointed Richard Baker as its new chief executive amid reports of looming bankruptcy. The privately held...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 05 Jan 2026 | 2 min read
swiss probe targets bar owners after deadly fire

Swiss probe targets bar owners after deadly fire

A devastating fire ripped through a packed nightclub in the Swiss ski resort of Crans-Montana on New Year's Eve, claiming...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 05 Jan 2026 | 2 min read
uk, france strike is weapons bunker in syria

UK, France strike IS weapons bunker in Syria

British and French air forces have conducted a coordinated airstrike on a suspected Islamic State weapons bunker hidden in the...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 05 Jan 2026 | 2 min read
us operation in venezuela cripples caribbean routes

US operation in Venezuela cripples Caribbean routes

Tensions escalated dramatically in the Caribbean on Saturday as U.S. military strikes on Venezuela prompted the Federal Aviation Administration to...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 05 Jan 2026 | 3 min read
us captures maduro in daring venezuelan raid

US captures Maduro in daring Venezuelan raid

American special forces have detained Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores in a daring overnight raid on...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 05 Jan 2026 | 3 min read
online gambling

New Zealand gambling industry shifts away from venue-based play

Online channels are now a central revenue driver for New Zealand’s gambling industry, marking a structural change in how the...

By Nicole Valdez | 31 Dec 2025 | 2 min read
climate

Climate mandates risk public backlash, study says

A study published in Nature Sustainability suggests that climate policies focused on forcing lifestyle changes may weaken public support for...

By Nicole Valdez | 31 Dec 2025 | 1 min read
nzcreditcard

NZ pay $7 Billion in credit card interest over past decade

New Zealanders have paid roughly $7 billion in credit card interest over the past decade, an average of $557 million...

By Nicole Valdez | 30 Dec 2025 | 2 min read
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NZ launches CARECERT quality mark to support healthcare products in Asia

New Zealand-based Carefore Global New Zealand has launched CARECERT, an independent quality mark. The certification intended to support market access...

By Nicole Valdez | 30 Dec 2025 | 2 min read
techunemployment

US tech unemployment hits 4% as hiring slows

Tech unemployment in the United States rose to 4 per cent in November, continuing a steady increase that began in...

By Nicole Valdez | 29 Dec 2025 | 2 min read
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Popular cars not the highest theft risk, study says

A revised view of vehicle theft risk is challenging long-held assumptions across the motor insurance and fleet sectors. New analysis shows...

By Nicole Valdez | 29 Dec 2025 | 2 min read
zara

Zara integrates AI to produce fashion visuals from real-life models

Zara is the newest fast-fashion brand that uses artificial intelligence to generate fresh images of real models in various outfits....

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 24 Dec 2025 | 1 min read
over the moon

Cheese firm owner fears brand hit after landfill theft, resale

The owner of a cheese company fears reputational damage after its discarded product was stolen from a Waikato landfill and...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 23 Dec 2025 | 2 min read
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